]]>Hotel Villa Carlotta wins best luxury hotel in the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Tripadvisor travelers’ choice awards. Unlike any other hotel awards programs in the world, TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice® winners are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions about hotels.

Taormina, January 23rd 2015 – Hotel Villa Carlotta was chosen again as a Top Luxury Hotel by TripAdvisor® in its 2015 Travelers’ Choice® awards: Top Small Hotels-Europe, Top Smal Hotels-Italy and Top Hotels For Service-Italy. Now in its eleventh year, the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travelers. This elite honor is awarded to the top 1% of all hotels on TripAdvisor, based on reviews and opinions from millions of travellers.

Villa Carlotta staff feels very proud for these amazing awards and wishes to share them with all our guests and all the people involved directly and indirectly with our hotel. This will be considered only as a starting point to improve more and more our job in order to make this magical place always better and better.

]]>http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/villa-carlotta-is-the-top25-best-hotels-in-europe-2015/feed/0Villa Carlotta In Top Italy Hotels In 2015 for Trivago.comhttp://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/villa-carlotta-top-italy-hotels-2015-trivago-com/
http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/villa-carlotta-top-italy-hotels-2015-trivago-com/#commentsThu, 19 Feb 2015 06:32:00 +0000http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/?p=2497Villa Carlotta has overcome fierce competition to be awarded as the “Best Hotel in Sicily 2014” and “Top best 20 Hotels in Italy” prize by the world’s top hotel price comparison website Trivago.com . Thousands of reviews and opinions were analyzed by the experts at Trivago who whittled the long list of beach hotels, luxury hotels, […]

]]>Villa Carlotta has overcome fierce competition to be awarded as the “Best Hotel in Sicily 2014” and “Top best 20 Hotels in Italy” prize by the world’s top hotel price comparison website Trivago.com .

Thousands of reviews and opinions were analyzed by the experts at Trivago who whittled the long list of beach hotels, luxury hotels, boutique hotels and charming hotels in Sicily and Italy.

Hotel Villa Carlotta was announced as the winner scoring an impressive 96% score out of 100% !

Trivago is a website that deals with travel to 360 degrees. It helps the navigator to find the ideal hotel and offers the best travel experience delving into every detail of tourist interest. It is a community of travelers, an innovative project that relies on collaboration between users commitments and responsibilities materializing a new model of successful website. Despite its relatively short “life online” Trivago has reached the top of all search engines being able to rank within the top 5 of the Travolution Awards 2008. One of its distinctive features is the possibility to read all traveler opinions about a certain structure, published by the various review sites. Through the reviews you can find evaluations of different experiences. This provides the most comprehensive and reliable comparison for potential tourists who are looking for any information on one site only.

Our fantastic staff feels extremely proud about all the awards Villa Carlotta has got in the last ten years. The credit for this goes to all our guests and friends that shared their experience and opinions after staying in our Taormina luxury boutique hotel and posted comments and reviews in the major travel websites and blogs.

In line with the motto of owners Mr. Andrea and Rosaria Quartucci, who believe that “you have to offer guests emotions and travel experiences”, we are committed to making sure that our guests return home with the feeling they have had not only a great holiday but a once in a lifetime experience.

We are grateful for the many awards which have been presented to our hotel. For us these are confirmation of what we have achieved and encouragement to do even better.

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]]>http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/gem-ionian-sea-sicily-italy/feed/0Market in Piazza Duomo in Taorminahttp://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/Market+in+Piazza+Duomo+in+Taormina
http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/Market+in+Piazza+Duomo+in+Taormina#commentsThu, 31 Jul 2014 15:38:12 +0000http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/?p=2406During the summer months, Cathedral Square with its impressive lookout over the bay and Mount Etna, becomes the setting of a market where you can buy typical products of the craft and Taormina. Among the stands that crowd the plaza during the summer mornings, you can find first of all the typical products of local […]

]]>During the summer months, Cathedral Square with its impressive lookout over the bay and Mount Etna, becomes the setting of a market where you can buy typical products of the craft and Taormina.
Among the stands that crowd the plaza during the summer mornings, you can find first of all the typical products of local dishes including almonds, capers, cheese, meats, condiments and spices, deserves a taste of the wine with almonds, produced in the area of castelmola; a bottle of wine can also be a nice souvenir to take home. For those who love the sweet and tempting to try are those of ricotta.
But not just food (and wine) you live: the market in Piazza Duomo also offers an almost infinite variety of souvenirs, with prices highly variable, ranging from figurines made ​​with the Etna lava stone to the paintings that portray the charming landscape of Taormina.
Piazza Duomo is located in the historic Sicilian town and is a meeting place to kick off the evening stroll along Corso Umberto I, the most chic street of Taormina, in a succession of boutiques and shops, ride through the city center. On the square is the magnificent cathedral of Taormina, dedicated to St. Nicholas of Bari and dating from the thirteenth century.
Also on Piazza Duomo overlooking Palazzo Ciampoli, fifteenth-century building has been transformed into a tree, the House Floresta, with elements of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, and the Town Hall, dating from the seventeenth century and home to the offices of the City of Taormina. At the center of the square stands a circular fountain, whose base at one time also served as a drinking trough.
On top of the fountain, which dates back to the Baroque period and is made ​​entirely of Taormina stone, stands a female centaur version: a mythological being holding a ball in his hands and a scepter, symbols of power.

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http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/cioccolart-sicily-2014/#commentsFri, 03 Jan 2014 10:13:40 +0000http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/?p=2261Cioccolart Sicily 2014 is a culinary and artistic event, all about chocolate. Stands and exhibitions with artworks made from chocolate, cooking shows, workshops and tasting. The specials of this year: La Via del Sale with the partecipation of the Museum of Salt (Trapani). Daily demonstrations by reknown chef such Massimo Mantarro, Pietro D’Agostino and Christian Brusca. […]

]]>Cioccolart Sicily 2014 is a culinary and artistic event, all about chocolate. Stands and exhibitions with artworks made from chocolate, cooking shows, workshops and tasting. The specials of this year: La Via del Sale with the partecipation of the Museum of Salt (Trapani). Daily demonstrations by reknown chef such Massimo Mantarro, Pietro D’Agostino and Christian Brusca.

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]]>http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/cioccolart-sicily-2014/feed/0Villa Carlotta is in Top 10 places in Europe to visit this Easterhttp://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/villa-carlotta-is-in-top-places-to-visit-easter-2013/
http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/villa-carlotta-is-in-top-places-to-visit-easter-2013/#commentsWed, 20 Mar 2013 10:45:52 +0000http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/?p=1809Villa Carlotta is in Top 10 places in Europe to visit this Easter for Luxury Travel Blog: “Located in Taormina most panoramic area at 5 minutes walk from the pedestrian old town, overlooking the sea and the renowned Capo Taormina rock formation, Giardini- Naxos bay and the majestic volcano Mount Etna, Small Luxury Hotels of […]

Villa Carlotta is in Top 10 places in Europe to visit this Easter for Luxury Travel Blog:

“Located in Taormina most panoramic area at 5 minutes walk from the pedestrian old town, overlooking the sea and the renowned Capo Taormina rock formation, Giardini- Naxos bay and the majestic volcano Mount Etna, Small Luxury Hotels of the World member Villa Carlotta Hotel has an intriguing history which dates back to the 19th Century when it was an aristocratic private villa. Today, this stunning chic hotel is an elegant retreat with 23 rooms and suites and 4 luxury serviced apartments, full of charisma and character with fabulous food, one outdoor pool (open from April, so perfect timing for Easter) and the most glorious sea views you can find in Sicily.

Jane Austen once said that there is nothing like staying at home for real comfort. That may have been true in 1815 but today, this small luxury boutique hotel supersedes the pleasures of home, providing both five-star indulgences and what might be the ultimate luxury: an excuse to explore the sweetness of doing nothing, or at least to hang the “out of office” shingle and slow down. A complimentary minibus is available to Taormina beaches in 5/10 minutes.

The ambiance here is one of laid back glamour with gentle pale-coloured interiors and contrasting silver paintings and sculptures that give the hotel a stylish Mediterranean look and feel. At this super friendly hotel you can spend a relaxing Easter holiday, a romantic escape or your memorable honeymoon. In the roof top terrace with breathtaking view a renowned Sicilian buffet breakfast is served every morning until late, while candle-light a la carte dinners are served in the evening.”

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http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/honeymoon-package/#commentsWed, 22 Jun 2011 15:59:26 +0000http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/en/?p=1145Taormina is absolutely one of the most romantic places in the world to celebrate your Honeymoon or Anniversary and Villa Carlotta with its elegant interiors and impeccable service is the ideal location for your important event. Check out our honeymoon package!

Taormina is absolutely one of the most romantic places in the world to celebrate your Honeymoon or Anniversary and Villa Carlotta with its elegant interiors and impeccable service is the ideal location for your important event.

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http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/taormina-cooking-classes/#commentsTue, 21 Jun 2011 16:38:36 +0000http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/en/?p=1156You will enjoy the friendliness of the locals and will have the opportunity to take cooking lessons, make excursions, taste renowned wines, shop in local markets, see the wildlife, discover the secrets and enjoy a wonderful holiday in Sicily. Cooking classes Package ( 5 nights) The Package includes: 5 nights in de-luxe Suite with large terrace […]

]]>You will enjoy the friendliness of the locals and will have the opportunity to take cooking lessons, make excursions, taste renowned wines, shop in local markets, see the wildlife, discover the secrets and enjoy a wonderful holiday in Sicily.

Cooking classes Package ( 5 nights)The Package includes: 5 nights in de-luxe Suite with large terrace overlooking the sea including taxes and buffet breakfast; Individual check-in / check-out; Fine Etna D.O.C. wine Welcome drink in your room or in the lounge; Food and wine guided tour of the local market to buy cooking provisions (duration about an hour- transfer included); Two-hour Sicilian cooking class for two in English, including lunch with the chef.

Cooking classes Package ( 5 nights)The Package includes: 5 nights in Junior Suite with standing balcony overlooking the sea including taxes and buffet breakfast; Individual check-in / check-out; Fine Etna D.O.C. wine Welcome drink in your room or in the lounge; Food and wine guided tour of the local market to buy cooking provisions (duration about an hour- transfer included); two-hour Sicilian cooking class for two in English, including lunch with the chef.

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Make it yours, make it memorable, book now!The packages are limited to individual private guests booking through our web site. Offer is subject to hotel’s availability. Rates are per two people based on availability at the time of reservations. Taxes and service charges are included.

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http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/cupids/#commentsMon, 20 Jun 2011 17:21:18 +0000http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/en/?p=1175Everyday is Valentine’s Day at the Hotel Villa Carlotta! Let Cupid bring you the ultimate Taormina romance and play out your own love story with this special package. “ when I opened the doors of our luxurious room, I stepped into sheer pleasure, experiencing magnificent services… and when the morning broke, we lingered over a […]

Everyday is Valentine’s Day at the Hotel Villa Carlotta! Let Cupid bring you the ultimate Taormina romance and play out your own love story with this special package.

“ when I opened the doors of our luxurious room, I stepped into sheer pleasure, experiencing magnificent services… and when the morning broke, we lingered over a cosy breakfast in bed and reminisced about the most magical romantic getaway we have ever shared, in the heart of the magical Taormina ”Patricia and Jim, Leeds, UK, Villa Carlotta Cupid’s pink romance turndown 2008

Book here your Sicilian romantic getaway, book now!The packages are limited to individual private guests booking through our web site. Offer is subject to hotel’s availability. Rates are per two people based on availability at the time of reservations.

]]>http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/cupids/feed/0Personal Shopper Packagehttp://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/personal-shopper-package/
http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/personal-shopper-package/#commentsFri, 17 Jun 2011 17:23:03 +0000http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/en/?p=1177The Personal shopper will think about all the arrangements with selected shops in order to reserve fitting rooms, working in cooperation with sales assistants who will set the shop up according to the personal shopper ‘s briefing. Once you arrive for your appointment, a pre-selection of items will be already streamlined and assembled for you by […]

The Personal shopper will think about all the arrangements with selected shops in order to reserve fitting rooms, working in cooperation with sales assistants who will set the shop up according to the personal shopper ‘s briefing.

Once you arrive for your appointment, a pre-selection of items will be already streamlined and assembled for you by the Personal shopper.The package (minimum 2 nights) includes:- personal welcome at arrival with local maps and information
– Basket of fresh fruit & chocolates upon your arrival suite
– Wi-fi and internet access in room and public areas
– Internet Point in Lounge Bar
– Use of dvd player and multilingual movie library
– International newspapers in the lobby
– Sunset cocktail buffet with canapé’s and Sicilian tapas
– Complimentary shuttle service with free entrance for 2 guests, including 2 sunbends+ umbrella
– 10% taxes and complimentary buffet breakfast
– Use of sky channels bouquet
– Coffee and tea machine
– Use of hotel’s book library
– 10%discount at the beauty center
– Find a local friend service
– 4 hours of customized Personal Shopping tour of Taormina city centre
(we kindly suggest you to do this reservation in advance)
– the oltration cloths free of charge and deliverd to the hotel free of charge.
– Late check-out upon availability
– Upgrade in a superior category upon availability